Brigette N. Eagan

Brigette N. Eagan, Esq., is a Partner at Genova Burns LLC with more than 25 years of experience in employment law. She chairs the Human Resources Law and Compliance Practice Group, where she works with employers, HR leaders, and in-house counsel to manage issues across the employment life cycle. Her practice includes advising on harassment, discrimination, retaliation, accommodations, discipline, workplace policies, and reductions in force. She is recognized for guiding organizations through complex employment challenges.

Eagan earned her B.A. from Rutgers University and her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. Her strong academic training provided the foundation for a career focused on employment litigation, workplace investigations, and compliance counseling. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Her education and bar admissions allow her to represent clients across multiple industries and jurisdictions.

In addition to providing counseling, Eagan regularly leads independent workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, and whistleblower complaints. She designs and delivers customized training for employers and employees on legal compliance, performance management best practices, and anti-discrimination requirements. Her experience includes drafting employment agreements and employee handbooks, representing clients before the EEOC and other agencies, and resolving employment disputes pre-litigation. Known for her balanced approach, she helps organizations manage legal risk while supporting practical, day-to-day business goals.

Brigette N. Eagan is a frequent speaker and author on employment law topics, including artificial intelligence in the workplace, DEI, wage and hour compliance, and leave laws. She has addressed business groups, legal associations, and professional organizations across New Jersey. Her recent publications and panel appearances highlight her role as a thought leader in workplace compliance. She also holds ADA Training Certificates from 2019 through 2024, reflecting her deep knowledge of disability law and workplace accommodations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Genova Burns LLC
• Member, Association of Workplace Investigators
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rutgers University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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